new japanese pattern books at national bookstore, SM Megamall.....

so i dropped there after work today to check out if the bookstore ever replenished their japanese pattern book shelf. (i had been checking them since about 6 months ago and i always see the same issues) and YES, they did! waaaaaaa i was so wanting to buy one that has the 2010 edition - unfortunately, i was in such a hurry as i was just there to meet hubby (who got himself his hobby book, hmp!) i didn't. hubby was right when he said that tomorrow (friday) is the perfect time to buy so i'll have more time checking out the others.
gaaaahhhh, really nice clothes unlike the old ones i have at home i forced myself into... and of course, i'll be making those clothes for my dolls, not for people. :) the girls should be very happy to hear this news. i'll probably pick an outfit for each of them then work on those this weekend... i probably won't be buying new fabrics and just choose outfits that are perfect for the fabrics i already have. if you could only see me grin now... :D

clearing up the workstation and taking photos,too...

so i finally gave time to clean up my workstation. the sewing area seemed like a dump of everything. for months, it had been neglected since we got home from the holidays. so after cleaning up today, i came up with a new design. but before i start working on it, i might as well take photos of the dresses i've made recently.

Ruched tube dress with beads of belt (belt designed by my friend Shayne)

Venus-cut satin dress with beads on neckline and right sleeve

Satin off-white tube dress with burgundy rose details (necklace designed by my friend Shayne)

Satin off-white tube dress with white roses on neckline (necklace by Shayne)

And after the shoot, here's what the usually girls do:

L to R: Yza (Shayne's Fashionista Barbie, Aya, Shiori and Tabitha